Kinesias and Myrrhine with a Child (Couple etenfant)

1934

Pablo Picasso

Associated Names
Pablo Picasso

Artist, Spanish, 1881 - 1973

The image depicts three figures in a line drawing style showing their upper and lower bodies. In the center, a child is seated on the lap of an adult to the left, reaching up with one arm. The adult has curly hair and distinct facial features, with pronounced eyes and a soft expression. The adult on the left is turned inwards towards the child, wearing draped clothing with a leaf-like headdress. The third figure on the right appears to be embracing the others, with defined curly hair, a beard, wearing a simple garment. This figure extends one arm towards the child, creating an interconnected group pose. The background is plain with no additional objects, focusing on the contour lines of the figures.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6742

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Geiser/Baer, no. 388, State B (Bc)

  • Copyright

    © 2012 Estate of Pablo Picasso/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Associated Artworks

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The image shows six individuals from the waist up, gathered in what appears to be a conversation or a ritual. The central figure stands to the right, in profile with one arm raised, holding fabric, wearing an elaborate hairpiece and a draped garment with decorative edges. The surrounding figures face various directions with neutral expressions, featuring different hairstyles and clothing. The background is simple linework, emphasizing the foreground figures.

Spartan Envoys (Serment des femmes)

Pablo Picasso

1934

Aristophanes' "Lysistrata"

Pablo Picasso

1934

The image shows a full-length illustration of several figures standing closely together. Each figure has varied body orientations and some appear to be engaged in a conversation. The figures have detailed faces with linear expressions, distinct noses, eyes, and curly or wavy hair. They wear elaborate armor, including helmets with crests, cloaks with patterns, and hold long spears and shields with designs. The background is minimalistic, with no clear natural or architectural elements depicted beyond a suggestion of steps or a platform.

Negotiation between the Athenians and the Spartan Envoys (Accord entre les guerriers de Sparte d'Athenes)

Pablo Picasso

1934

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1968

  • Bloch, Georges. Pablo Picasso; catalogue de l'oeuvre grave et lithographie 1904-1967. Bern: Kornfeld und Klipstein, 1968.

1990

  • Geiser, Bernhard and Brigette Baer. Picasso peintre-graveur. 2 vols. Berne: Éditions Kornfeld, 1990 (vol. 1) and 1992 (vol. 2), no. 388. See Baer 1986-1996 for volumes 1 and 2.

Wikidata ID

Q65024221

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